Procurement Specialist

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The Procurement Specialist supports day‑to‑day purchasing activities and vendor setup processes to ensure smooth operations across the organization. This role works closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain accurate vendor records, support timely payments, and uphold consistent procurement practices. The Procurement Specialist also partners with the Vendor Management Specialist when vendor onboarding or updates require coordination, but focuses primarily on purchasing workflows and operational support.

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• Collect and verify vendor documentation such as W‑9s, COIs, and banking details.
• Set up new vendors in the ERP system with correct coding, payment terms, and approval support.
• Work with AP to resolve vendor setup questions, invoice routing issues, and payment term clarifications.
• Maintain procurement checklists and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist departments with purchasing needs, including obtaining quotes, validating pricing, and routing approvals.
• Support purchase order creation and help internal teams navigate procurement steps.

• Coordinate with the Vendor Management Specialist when additional due diligence or documentation is needed.
• Provide procurement‑related information to Security, Privacy, Legal, or Compliance when required.
• Track vendor updates, contract changes, and renewals that affect purchasing or AP workflows.
• Escalate vendor performance or invoicing issues to the appropriate internal stakeholders.

• Support the full procurement process from requisition to purchase order.
• Maintain organized procurement files, including contracts, pricing agreements, and SOWs.
• Monitor contract expiration dates and assist business owners with renewals.
• Help refine procurement procedures and approval workflows to improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing steps and strengthen internal controls.

• Keep procurement and vendor…